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PayPal, a forerunner in the digital payments sector, is charting its own path with its stablecoin, PYUSD, as it appears to be embracing a unique revenue model distinct from its competitors. According to a recent report by Bloomberg, PayPal's approach to revenue generation is set to differentiate it from other major stablecoin players.
Traditionally, popular stablecoins like USDC and USDT have largely relied on interest income from the assets that back the stablecoin. These assets predominantly include U.S. dollar deposits and short-term treasury bonds. This mechanism has proven to be a reliable and lucrative source of income for these businesses. Yet, in an unexpected move, PayPal's PYUSD is sidestepping this convention.
Gamza KhanzadaevInstead of relying on interest from backing assets, PayPal aims to leverage its new stablecoin directly within payment transactions to generate revenue. This shift signifies a fundamental change in strategy. By doing so, PayPal seems to be banking on the increased adoption and usage of PYUSD within its vast ecosystem of merchants and consumers.
But will this move work for PayPal? Let's delve into the analysis.
Vladislav SopovFirst, PayPal's vast network is its major strength. With millions of merchants and users globally, the company already possesses an established infrastructure for PYUSD's deployment and adoption.
Second, by focusing on transactional revenue rather than interest from backing assets, PayPal might be avoiding potential regulatory pitfalls and scrutiny, especially considering the global call for clearer regulations on cryptocurrencies and their derivatives.
However, the success of this strategy largely hinges on the adoption rate of PYUSD. If consumers and merchants do not see distinct advantages in using PYUSD over traditional payment methods or even other cryptocurrencies, then adoption might be slower than anticipated.
Alex Dovbnya
Vladislav Sopov
Dan Burgin
U.Today Editorial Team